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Home My WebLink AboutPR 19125: APPROVING A COMMUNITY PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM AGREEMENT WITH EDC, AATTABOY TERMITE & PEST CONTROL, INC. PR No. 19125 August 25, 2015 kvm RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION APPROVING A COMMUNITY PRE- EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND AATTABOY TERMITE & PEST CONTROL, INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $13,000.00. WHEREAS, the Texas Legislature passed House Bill 1967 during the 83rd Legislative Session which amended Chapter 501 of the Local Government Code by adding §501.163; and WHEREAS, on December 2, 2013, City of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation ("PAEDC") Board of Directors approved the program guidelines for the Community Pre-Employment Program as shown in Exhibit "A"; and WHEREAS, on January 27, 2014, the City of Port Arthur City Council approved PAEDC implementing a Community Pre-Employment Program for residents of the City of Port Arthur; and WHEREAS, the City Council approves PAEDC entering into a Community Pre- Employment Program Agreement with Aattaboy Termite & Pest Control, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $13,000 for pre-employment training service of two Port Arthur residents as shown in Exhibit"B". NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS: Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct. Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Port Arthur approves PAEDC entering into a Community Pre-Employment Program Agreement with Aattaboy Termite & Pest Control, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $13,000 for pre-employment training of two Port Arthur residents as shown in Exhibit "B". Section 3. That a copy of the caption of this Ordinance be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council. READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of A.D., 2015, at a Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Councilmembers • NOES: Deloris "Bobbie" Prince, Mayor ATTEST: Sherri Bellard, City Secretary APPROVED: Floyd Batiste, PAEDC CEO ;;1100603 Pagc 2 APPROVE • S TOO.RM: Guy N. Goodson, PAEDC Attorney APPROVED AS TO FORM: Valecia R. Tizeno, City Attorney APPROVED AS TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: 4414 Q ilig.e.h€44 Coo lkk Jerry Dale, CPA, Interim Finance Director #1209110 Page3 EXHIBIT "A" Port Arthur Economic Development Community Pre-Employment Program (CPEP) Overview: The purpose of the Community Pre-Employment Program (CPEP) is to connect talented Port Arthur residents with existing and emerging petrochemical, advanced manufacturing, warehousing, recycling, and information technology companies in the Southeast Texas Region. The goal is to provide a substantial pre-employment experience in Southeast Texas targeted industries with an emphasis on small to mid-size companies. Eligibility: Southeast Texas-based companies with fewer than 500 employees per location are eligible. The company must be engaged in one of the targeted industries of petrochemical, warehousing, recycling, advanced manufacturing or information technology as defined by the NAICS codes. Companies engaged in retail sales or health services are ineligible. The applicant's pre-employment training may last a maximum of 36 weeks, not exceeding 40 hours per week. The fiscal year runs from October 1st— September 30th. Two pre-employment trainees will be granted to approved companies per fiscal year; however, a company may request additional pre-employment trainees after original pre-employment trainees have successfully completed the CPEP. A company will select the total number of pre-employment trainees desired for the fiscal year on one application. Residents who are immediate family members of the company's management, employees or board members are not eligible. Awards and Spending Guidelines: Awards are available up to $6,500 for a single pre- employment trainee. Residents hired as pre-employment trainees will be paid up to fourteen dollars ($14) per hour worked. Following approval of the application, PAEDC will issue an award letter and a contract to the company. The award is managed on a reimbursement basis. All expenditures under the award must be supported with payroll or other appropriate documentation. Funds can only be used for reimbursement of wages during the designated pre- employment period. Reporting: PAEDC requires the approved company to write a final report about the pre- employment experience. The company will receive its last award disbursement upon receipt of this report. Application submittal and selection: To apply for program funds, a company should submit an application for Community Pre-Employment Program to the Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation. The board may approve, defer or deny any application. Applicants providing opportunities that conform to the following will receive preferred status: 1. An explanation of the company's anticipated workforce needs and of the pre-employment trainee's potential for prospective employment with the business following completion. 25 points 2. Pre-employment positions paying more than fourteen dollars ($14) per training hour will receive preferred status; however the maximum reimbursement from the Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation will be capped at fourteen dollars ($14) per hour. 25 points 3. An employer or a consortium of employers providing all or a portion of the pre-employment training in conjunction with a local state college will receive preferred status. 20 points 4. The extent to which the pre-employment duties requires independent judgment, creativity, and intelligence to complete and contribute to the business's goals or processes and advancement opportunities. 15 points 5. The pre-employment will have a positive impact on the trainee's skills, knowledge and abilities. 15 points To be considered for funding, an application must receive a minimum score of 65 out of a possible 100 points and meet all other eligibility criteria. APPLICATION FORM PART 1: APPLICANT INFORMATION Company Name: Doing Business As (DBA): Street Address: City: State: Zip Code: County: Contact Person: Telephone Number: Email Address: Federal ID Number: NAICS Code: (North American Industry Classification System) Industry Sector: Total Number of Local Employees: Company Website: Provide a brief history of the company(Maximum of 3 typed lines) Has your company employed interns in the past? If yes, when(date) How many years has the company been in business? How did you hear about the program? Certification & Release of Information: I understand that all information submitted to PAEDC related to this application is subject to Texas's Open Record Law. I understand this application is subject to final approval by Board of Directors of the PAEDC and the Project may not be initiated until final approval is secured. I understand that PAEDC Board of Directors reserves the right to negotiate the financial assistance. Furthermore, I am aware that fmancial assistance is not available until an agreement is executed within a reasonable time period following approval. I hereby certify that all representations, warranties or statements made or furnished to PAEDC in connection with this application are true and correct in all material respect. I understand that it is a criminal violation under Texas law to engage in deception and knowingly make, or cause to be made, directly or indirectly, a false statement in writing for the purpose of procuring economic development assistance from Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation. For the Business: Name: Date: Title: PART 2: Pre-Employment Description It is preferred that the trainee be involved in a substantive experience in one or more of the following areas: research and development; engineering; process management and production; product experimentation and analysis; product development; market research; business planning and administration. If applying for two different pre- employment trainees, all questions must be answered on the same application for each pre- employment position. The job description needs to be provided even if a pre-employment trainee has not been selected. If you have multiple trainees hired for the same position then mark Opportunity#2 as "same". Pre-employment Opportunity #1: Pre-employment Title: Job Description: Date of pre-employment (max 36 weeks/calendar year): from through How many weeks is the pre-employment? The trainee can work a maximum of 36 weeks during the calendar year. How many hours per week will the trainee work? Location: Name and email address of the company representative who will train and supervise thePre- Employment Trainee: Pre-employment Opportunity #2: Pre-employment Title: Job Description: Date of pre-employment (max 12 weeks/ calendar year): from through How many weeks is the Pre-employment? The trainee can work a maximum of 12 weeks during the calendar year. How many hours per week will the trainee work? Location: Name and email address of the company representative who will train and supervise the Pre- Employment Trainee: EXHIBIT " B " Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation Pre-Employment Work Agreement This agreement is intended to provide details and responsibilities for the parties involved in a Pre-Employment Work arrangement. The Site Employer will need to provide the workers compensation number to Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation (PAEDC) so that workers compensation coverage will be provided by the Site Employer. The Site Employer will distribute funds to the PAEDC Pre-employment Employee in accordance with the Employer payroll schedule, maintain Worker's Compensation Insurance for the PAEDC Pre-Employment Employee, withhold all - applicable taxes and deposit all taxes withheld to the appropriate taxing authority and will resolve paycheck issues that may arise with the PAEDC Pre- Employment Employee. PAEDC Pre-Employment Employee Information Lea i me: Mail.in� rarl -�. c ,_ . : . Zelli'f:.Cl . tat & 'p Code /. • "h » uii r , :., --- - 1.. q& Securitv.Number Date cf -1,12, --s a . , - .- Site Employer Information , E tIe,oT r Na4( t _.._._- E ...Tee .upervi or Na e �1n ..tyl; 46:" It e ..i/ ITW s' nof '(6y '1 /i / 14 ti-�`• F r , c, ..-- Jn Duties (Can .'rovid J b Des .iption) (/f' � J' A7710 ff " it eject i f c- `'r Position Worker's Compensation I Site Employer Worker's Compensation Number: lb 14\0, (';t ; .4 i--._ l Number: -\ rli`s to Email Worksit " ho;n �• #> 4. C t F f' i�X �f.�.� t�f 7/ ` �".Z , ; ) ;:4 t141/1(1/ k•-• .. �'- "`ry-•' ,;� �,='�{ I ii l .y, ' • • • Worksite Address Start Lite ,:.,: :.t -/ i _ i End Date •• �1 F } ' ',4#t�'�::i i1,;'Zc,.r`t �'-:Lr -_ Total 1-1 our s Authori ,ed�*, f�•� ,. _, r ' ii 76 �'� f i' - Page 1 — — Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation Hourly Rate of Pay' Work Schedule (En/ n]e: M-F, 8_AM-4 PM) /41Q-'-(2. % 4736 = 0 -Cegi e 0 F ! PAEDC Contact Information P Co tt/arieai Name PAEDC Contact Phone 1 (409) 963-0579 PAEDC Contact Email PAEDC Purchase Order Number kvillarreal@paedc.org By signing the agreement each party agrees to abide by the following rules and. responsibilities. Employee • Will immediately notify the site employer if he/she has any medical emergency or illness. • Will abide by workplace rules as specified in this agreement and any additional workplace rules as identified by the site employer. - • Will arrive on time and be ready for work, • Will participate in work activities limited to the start/end date specified and the schedule included on this form. If a schedule change is made, PAEDC requires notice of the schedule change. • Report e i nings ..to any agency from which he/she receives ecc notnic . assistance. • Understands that this is not a permanent position and can be terminated by any party at any time. • Written notice will be provided to the Site Employer if the PAEDC wishes to terminate this agreement prior to the end date. A minimum of 5 days notice is strongly suggested. • The Site Employer • Will complete this agreement and provide related forms and documents to the employee. • Will provide a written position description (if available) and is responsible for providing a training opportunity to the employee in a manner consistent with all employees. • Will monitor the work site and insure workplace rules are followed. • -- — --- Page 2 Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation ® Will provide services and a monthly report to PAEDC meeting the technical specifications. • Will notify PAEDC immediately of changes to the schedule, agreement, or worksite circumstances. • Will verify wages are prevailing and commensurate wages/ benefits paid by the employer to other individuals performing the same or similar work. e Will verify work hours on a weekly basis to PAEDC. • Will provide work activity limited to the start/ end date specified and the schedule included on this form corresponding to the total hours authorized. If a schedule change is made, PAEDC requires notice of the schedule change. • Internship/ Temporary Work arrangements cannot be used to replace current employees and cannot result in others having reduced hours. • Understands that this is not a permanent position and can be terminated by any party at any time. PAEDC Representative • Will authorize Temporary Work Service, process referral. • Will process agreement, documentation, authorize fees and wages for Employer of Record service. d Will monitor worksite and respond to requests for changes as needed in agreement, schedule, wages or circumstances. • _ .P.AED.0 Re resentative Signa ure Date Signed _ _...._._ . p.�__�..__. ._ . .. �. -. J. . - _.. . P•-- n pploime t Employee Signature Date Signe V,S,-\\CW\tt • 17'1 Date Signed Site.13,710er , _nat 'e _________I -.--- ---- Page 3 — --- -- • Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation Pre-Employment Work Agreement This agreement is intended to provide details and responsibilities for the parties involved in a Pre-Employment Work arrangement. The Site Employer will need to provide the workers compensation number to Port Arthur Economic '' Development Corporation (PAEDC) so that workers compensation coverage will be provided by the Site Employer. The Site Employer will distribute funds to the PAEDC Pre-employment Employee in accordance with the Employer payroll schedule, maintain Worker's Compensation Insurance for the PAEDC Pre-Employment Employee, withhold all applicable taxes and deposit all taxes withheld to the appropriate taxing authority and will resolve paycheck issues that may arise with the PAEDC Pre- Employment Employee. PAEDC Pre-Employment Employee Information -"gal Name i\lailii Ad li£� r;4 b • te 4'. Code �- qne uir�•er ...� : . Dat- ." Binh Site Employer Information Si• ,r9 loyer Nam i plo ee Supery 'r Na e •b Title .. i'idustry . _ ' ; 1 rr : 1 t 11C ..) Jib Duties ran Pro. ide/Jobs(Description) //j} f';(`jj_, / f f Position Worker's Compensation Site Employer Worker's Compensation Number: M b Ntnnber' _ Wc ksite Email toi-<site Phone , 4:-Arl C.,OLt.+frr C_C C)ci)6.6 9 V?)). Worksite Address Start Date ':71.1' 0 LOIS r. End Date tom%' ~" Ziff: � _ 4:7:,,,a14)/)t' ? r' a Total I_ s Aut.l�oi.iLecl CII t'fr i ��% ",orf , ct i --- Page 1 -- — - — -- - • Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation Hourly Rat of Pay: Work Schedule (Example: M-F, 8 AM-4 PM) PAEDC Contact Information P Co t t Wine PAEDC Contact Phone I �'",�.J1 � (449) 963-0579 PA 'DC Contact Email PAEDC Purchase Order Number kvillarreal@paedc.org By signing the agreement each party agrees to abide by the following rules and responsibilities. Employee • Will immediately notify the site employer if he/she has any medical emergency or illness. • Will abide by workplace rules as specified in this agreement and any additional workplace rules as identified by the site employer. • • Will arrive on time and be ready for work. • Will participate in work activities limited to the start/end date specified and the schedule included on this form. If a schedule change is made, PAEDC requires notice of the schedule change. • Report earnings to any agency from which he/she receives economic assistance. • Understands that this is not a permanent position and can be terminated ------...-by-any-party-at-any-time. -.--... • Written notice will be provided to the Site Employer if the PAEDC wishes to terminate this agreement prior to the end date. A minimum of 5 days notice is strongly suggested. The Site Employer • Will complete this agreement and provide related forms and documents to the employee. • Will provide a written position description (if available) and is responsible for providing a training opportunity to the employee in a manner consistent with all employees. • Will monitor the work site and insure workplace rules are followed, -- Page 2 — — - Port-Arthur Economic Development Corporation e Will provide services and a monthly report to PAEDC meeting the technical specifications. • Will notify PAEDC immediately of changes to the schedule, agreement, or • worksite circumstances. • Will verify wages are prevailing and commensurate wages/ benefits paid by the employer to other individuals performing the same or similar work, • Will verify work hours on a weekly basis to PAEDC. • Will provide work activity limited to the start/ end date specified and the schedule included on this form corresponding to the total hours authorized, If a schedule change is made, PAEDC requires notice of the schedule change. • Internship/ Temporary Work arrangements cannot be used to replace current employees and cannot result in others having reduced hours. • Understands that this is not a permanent position and can be terminated by any party at any time. PAEDC Representative • Will authorize Temporary Work Service, process referral. • Will process agreement, documentation, authorize fees and wages for Employer of Record service. • Will monitor worksite and respond to requests for changes as needed in agreement, schedule, wages or circumstances. • PAEDC R pr se to ive Signature Date Signed _. -- •__ -� �~� T� 1.�F--- ..... . .. .. _ --_ _ _ s-- 1 LJ .P nblo right-.EmAIov P•S natl,t_e_.._ .:Daae-Signed- ---•_ .. _ . _ Sit'1.4 n 1 goy ei- Si mature 1 Date Signed — — — Page 3 -- .� — —